The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has officially begun accepting applications for the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program. This program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program comes from a $396 million investment from the Environmental Protection Agency.
This program is part of DEP’s larger mission to further invest in Pennsylvania’s energy sector, as well as stimulating the economy through construction and manufacturing job creation. Aging infrastructure in Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector has led to inefficient systems and high operating costs.
While a wide range of businesses and manufacturers are eligible for funding, Vanguard Building Solutions services are available to small manufacturers with 500 or fewer employees. Projects costing between $50,000 and $1 million may receive base grants that cover 50% of the total project costs – meaning upfront costs savings up to $500,000. Additionally, projects locating in low income and disadvantages community (LIDAC) that include a Community Benefits plan, as well as projects that commit to a higher standard for labor may receive an additional 10% of total costs.
RISE PA offers funding for a diversity of projects, including:
- Industrial electrification, efficiency, and process emissions
- Low carbon fuels
- On-site renewable energy
- Carbon capture utilization & storage
- Fugitive emissions reductions
Vanguard building Solutions is here to support your business every step of the way – our experienced team will assist your business every step of the way – including the grant process. Vanguard Building Solutions has been developing turnkey design-build energy & infrastructure projects for organizations of all sizes. The Vanguard Building Solutions team has over 110 years of combined experience deploying energy infrastructure solutions for a wide range of sectors & complexities.
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